MINSTER Lovell took a huge step towards Witney & District FA Premier Division survival with a 6-3 win away to fellow strugglers Hailey, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.

Luke Manning (2) and Dennis Quinlan scored, but a cascade of goals at the other end sealed Hailey’s fate.

Gary Mitchell (2), Jordan Denley, Andy Horne, Eddy Dunn and James Hector got in on the act for Minster.

Carterton Town A drew 3-3 at Chipping Norton Town, missing the chance to go level on points with leaders West Witney.

Mark Corbett, Shaun Collins and Andy McCabe scored for the hosts, with Carl Williams, Jason Trinder and Jack Morton on target for Carterton.

Hailey Res picked up their first Division 1 point of the season as they drew 2-2 at fellow strugglers Brize Norton.

Bartek Lachwitz and Pawel Bronk scored for the home side, but Dan Lewington and Mark Orpwood ensured the points were shared.

Leaders Kirtlington surprisingly lost 2-0 at Stonesfield, courtesy of Sam Hart and Paul Penny goals.

That allowed Eynsham SSC to move level on points with a 4-1 win over Spartan Rangers.

Rob Marchbank scored for Spartan, but Matt Walker (2), John Ayres and Ryan Stockford netted for Eynsham.

Steve Holder’s hat-trick gave FC Hollybush a 3-2 win at home to Chadlington, with Jarvis Morley netting twice in reply.

In Division 3, Craig Mays (2), Adam Townsend, Steve Foster, Ash Overton and James Scott scored as Tower Hill Stars beat Eynsham A 6-2.

Tyler Walker and Jordan Lyne netted for the hosts.

Johnny Fletcher's brace sent West Witney into the semi-finals of the Fred Ford Cup with a 2-1 away win over Charlbury.

OTHER SCORERS

Premier Division: Bourton Rov 3 (J Forster, J Catling, C Teague), Combe 1 (M Baker).

Div 2: Bampton Utd 5 (S Ashley 2, L Hancock, B Liddle, J Day), Witney Wands 4 (S Morrison, B Border, B Crumlish, G Atkinson); Carterton Tn B 5 (O Bush 2, D Sollis, L Beer, R March), Moreton Rgrs 0; Hanborough Res 1 (L James), Milton 3 (A Ayres 2, J Taylor).

Div 3: FC Mills 0, Middle Barton 4 (G O’Donovan, J Fowler, T Bott, J Umney); Tower Hill 3 (L Bartlett, L Smith, L Bolley), Bourton Rov Res 3 (L Mosson, R Temple-Richmond, L White); Witney Royals Res 0, Wychwood Forest 8 (S Harris 4, A Long, D Walkinshaw, T Cairns, D Davenport); Wootton 2 (R Alexander 2), Corinthians 7 (D Smith 3, N Storey 2, F Webb, H Puffitt).

Div 4: Chadlington Res 9 (C Jeffries 3, J Godfrey 3, M North 2, D Austin), Wychwood Forest Res 1 (M Johnson); Kingham AB Res 2 (E Webb 2), Wootton Res 5 (M Stease, L Leggett, K Gustha, D Boulton, J Pease).

Jack Busby Memorial Trophy: Combe Res 1 (C Elphick), Milton Res 4 (S Hocknell 2, L Breaks, P Mould); Spartan Rgrs Res 4 (O Semlali 2, S Wright, C Harper), Eynsham SSC Res 3 (D Mobey 2, D Clifford).